The House of the Dragon, the successful spin-off of Game of Thrones on HBO, will have a second season of eight episodes. This also means that it will be two episodes shorter than the first season. Also, according to Deadline, the series should return in summer 2024.
The decision for an eight-episode season stems more from narrative reasons than an alleged cost-cutting by HBO. Given the success of the 10-episode first season, it seems unlikely that the series will have budget issues.
It has also been reported that the administrators believe they will receive readgreen z for a third season, and that this could be the end of The House of the Dragon. It is also debated whether to close with the end of the third season or warrant a fourth and final one. In any case, the end is in sight and La Maison du Dragon will not last as long as its predecessor.